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Title: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 08:27:43 AM
Okay, who's planning on stopping whatever they're doing to watch the MJ Memorial Service and pre- and post-service coverage?

I'm no groupie, but you gotta admit, this is pretty big for our culture and history.  I'm almost kinda mad that Mrs. Katherine didn't accommodate us by having the memorial during prime time. LOL!  Oh well... I'm counting down the hours until it airs.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 08:30:19 AM
I want to, but I don't know what channel or what time. Let me know.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: lordluvr on July 07, 2009, 08:31:37 AM
Ok, I admit, I've made my calender conspicuously clear today for some reason.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 08:37:05 AM
I'm not planning to stop what I'm doing but I will probably catch the highlights.  We have a tv in the office but I'm in the minority as far as those wanting to watch.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 08:43:36 AM
I want to, but I don't know what channel or what time. Let me know.

It's on at 1:00 p.m. EDT, but the pre-service coverage has been on all morning... LOL.  From what I read, the family provided a free live feed to all the major networks, so you can probably catch it on any major station.  I know for sure CNN is broadcasting it live.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: rayjohnson83 on July 07, 2009, 08:45:51 AM
YOU KNOW I WILL BE WATCHING!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 08:59:30 AM
I'm at work, so no.  I know NBC is carrying it starting at 10:00 AM, but I think it's just the service and then back to regular programming. 
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 09:01:26 AM
CNN is showing it online, as well.  I forgot to mention that.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 09:06:23 AM
eh.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Hogmeditor on July 07, 2009, 09:16:08 AM
is anybody going to watch the memorial.
it was just announced his body is going to be there. wow :-\
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: csedwards2 on July 07, 2009, 09:44:03 AM
I was talking to my MOM yesterday, and I was telling her, its not that people dont know how to worship, they dont know who to worship. You hear t everywhere right now, "He was incredible. I will never forget him. I love him so much. He is awesome. He is amazing. " and so on. Some have become martyrs for their love for him. Some have flown thousands of miles, and waited outside overnight, camping to just to get close to his presence.

What would happen in our local churches if the subject of hundreds of thousands worshipping, was Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Im not saying anybody here is worshipping MJ, or any craziness like that. Im a musician, I love good music, and good production. And Im not going to be like the dude who said he was a low-life etc.

It was just something I was thinking about.

IRT the original question. Probably not, Im going for a jog, and Im going to the library after that.

Carry on
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 09:46:33 AM
I was talking to my MOM yesterday, and I was telling her, its not that people dont know how to worship, they dont know who to worship. You hear t everywhere right now, "He was incredible. I will never forget him. I love him so much. He is awesome. He is amazing. " and so on. Some have become martyrs for their love for him. Some have flown thousands of miles, and waited outside overnight, camping to just to get close to his presence.

What would happen in our local churches if the subject of hundreds of thousands worshipping, was Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.


That's good stuff.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 10:15:59 AM
That's good stuff.
co-sign
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: under13 on July 07, 2009, 10:24:13 AM
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii314/Jlaws318/asimpleno.gif)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 10:26:32 AM
([url]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii314/Jlaws318/asimpleno.gif[/url])


Was the "No - With Soul" Guy busy?  :-\

I think in honor of MJ's passing, someone should design a "No" guy with long hair and a fedora.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Hasmonean1 on July 07, 2009, 10:37:39 AM
Nope
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 10:40:24 AM
I was talking to my MOM yesterday, and I was telling her, its not that people dont know how to worship, they dont know who to worship. You hear t everywhere right now, "He was incredible. I will never forget him. I love him so much. He is awesome. He is amazing. " and so on. Some have become martyrs for their love for him. Some have flown thousands of miles, and waited outside overnight, camping to just to get close to his presence.

What would happen in our local churches if the subject of hundreds of thousands worshipping, was Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Im not saying anybody here is worshipping MJ, or any craziness like that. Im a musician, I love good music, and good production. And Im not going to be like the dude who said he was a low-life etc.

It was just something I was thinking about.

IRT the original question. Probably not, Im going for a jog, and Im going to the library after that.

Carry on


I agree...even though I mourn the loss of a great musical icon folks are exalting him as if he died for our sins.  It is crazy.  I listened to this interview this morning where this woman credited MJ for teaching us how to tolerate people of all walks of life and how to love all types of people.  I was like "for real?"...so, exactly what did Jesus do?  It is actually very sad.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 10:41:29 AM

I think in honor of MJ's passing, someone should design a "No" guy with long hair and a fedora.[/b]
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What's a fedora?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 10:44:27 AM
What's a fedora?



(http://www.aleksey.com/xmlsec/images/bart.gif)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
What's a fedora?


A hat. (http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_888_images/mj_fedora.jpg)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: under13 on July 07, 2009, 10:46:05 AM
What's a fedora?


hat

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/1127289974_542b919368.jpg)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: gtrdave on July 07, 2009, 10:51:24 AM
Not gonna watch.
I confess to buying "Off the Wall" on album and "Thriller" on cassette and even learned the guitar parts to "Beat It" back-in-the-day, but I left the MJ worship camp many moons ago.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 10:53:11 AM
Ummm thanks bruh. 
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 10:56:39 AM
Not gonna watch.
I confess to buying "Off the Wall" on album and "Thriller" on cassette and even learned the guitar parts to "Beat It" back-in-the-day, but I left the MJ worship camp many moons ago.

I'm sure that's not what you meant, but your comment vaguely implies that those who plan to watch are a part of the "MJ worship camp."

Perhaps some folks are just fans and not worshippers, or just want to watch the historic tribute to his life.  :-\

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 11:05:35 AM

([url]http://www.aleksey.com/xmlsec/images/bart.gif[/url])
LOL!!! Now get on that fedora-wearing "no" guy!  I need it by 10:00 AM.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 11:19:54 AM
LOL!!! Now get on that fedora-wearing "no" guy!  I need it by 10:00 AM.

I caint do it @ work.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: gtrdave on July 07, 2009, 11:22:57 AM
I'm sure that's not what you meant, but your comment vaguely implies that those who plan to watch are a part of the "MJ worship camp."

Perhaps some folks are just fans and not worshippers, or just want to watch the historic tribute to his life.  :-\



Nah, it's the seemingly unending coverage of his death that I'm not going to be a part of, just like I wouldn't be of any pop idol. It's not how I'm wired.
Besides, if I want to hear Stevie Wonder song, I'll put on my Original Musiquarium discs...and that's not a bad idea  ;)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 11:24:58 AM
LOL!!! Now get on that fedora-wearing "no" guy!  I need it by 10:00 AM.

I was bored and I made one, but I don?t wanna be all up in yalls lane or nuffin? :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 11:27:22 AM
I was bored and I made one, but I don?t wanna be all up in yalls lane or nuffin? :D
Girl, please!  Bring it!  RJ can join the Grammar Wiz in the unemployment line.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 11:28:24 AM
Nah, it's the seemingly unending coverage of his death that I'm not going to be a part of, just like I wouldn't be of any pop idol. It's not how I'm wired.
sad face
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 11:35:09 AM
I was bored and I made one, but I don?t wanna be all up in yalls lane or nuffin? :D
Girl, please!  Bring it!  RJ can join the Grammar Wiz in the unemployment line.

Just know that if it doesn't make the mark, you will be scorned, mocked, ridiculed, and sent to the corner for at least three days.  And that's just the wrath of RJ... there's no telling what the rest of us will do.  :-\

 :D :D :D :D j/k

Yeah, bring it!  I wanna see!  [Plus, I'm loving the visual of RJ standing behind Jonathan in the unemployment line (the virtual LGM one, of course, not the real one)].


Nah, it's the seemingly unending coverage of his death that I'm not going to be a part of, just like I wouldn't be of any pop idol. It's not how I'm wired.
Besides, if I want to hear Stevie Wonder song, I'll put on my Original Musiquarium discs...and that's not a bad idea  ;)

Gotcha.  Thanks for clearing that up. I bored with the news coverage of his death, but definitely not yet tired of the news coverage of his life and legacy.  But, I understand what you mean.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: gtrdave on July 07, 2009, 11:39:58 AM
sad face

And I quote:
"I was talking to my MOM yesterday, and I was telling her, its not that people don't know how to worship, they don't know who to worship. You hear it everywhere right now, "He was incredible. I will never forget him. I love him so much. He is awesome. He is amazing." and so on. Some have become martyrs for their love for him. Some have flown thousands of miles and waited outside overnight, camping just to get close to his presence.

What would happen in our local churches if the subject of hundreds of thousands worshiping, was Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.

I'm not saying anybody here is worshiping MJ, or any craziness like that. I'm a musician, I love good music, and good production. And Im not going to be like the dude who said he was a low-life etc.

It was just something I was thinking about."


Cosizzle.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 11:47:23 AM
Hmmmm, I guess it's easy to be misinterpreted on here.   ::)   :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 11:59:10 AM
Just know that if it doesn't make the mark, you will be scorned, mocked, ridiculed, and sent to the corner for at least three days.  And that's just the wrath of RJ... there's no telling what the rest of us will do.  :-\

 :D :D :D :D j/k

Yeah, bring it!  I wanna see!  [Plus, I'm loving the visual of RJ standing behind Jonathan in the unemployment line (the virtual LGM one, of course, not the real one)].


Gotcha.  Thanks for clearing that up. I bored with the news coverage of his death, but definitely not yet tired of the news coverage of his life and legacy.  But, I understand what you mean.



*sigh*
I'm not artistic so be nice yall... :D
 
       Ok, here it is...

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/368963986.jpg)


Well, I tried...don't hurt my feelings too bad. I'm sensitive... :( ;) :D

Might not be as good as my last one with SJ "throwing the book" at Ms. Todd

just in case yall missed it...

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/340111802.jpg)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:03:44 PM
Nah, it's the seemingly unending coverage of his death that I'm not going to be a part of, just like I wouldn't be of any pop idol. It's not how I'm wired.
Besides, if I want to hear Stevie Wonder song, I'll put on my Original Musiquarium discs...and that's not a bad idea  ;)

I agree, I didn't even know it was today.  :-\


I did my BEST not to watch any of the various 'ode to MJ' television marathons running the weekend of his death, either. It's been too much, for me.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:05:45 PM
Girl, please!  Bring it!  RJ can join the Grammar Wiz in the unemployment line.

Neva that, my sista.  ;) 8)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:06:38 PM

*sigh*
I'm not artistic so be nice yall... :D
 
       Ok, here it is...

([url]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/368963986.jpg[/url])


Well, I tried...don't hurt my feelings too bad. I'm sensitive... :( ;) :D

Might not be as good as my last one with SJ "throwing the book" at Ms. Todd

just in case yall missed it...

([url]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/340111802.jpg[/url])


Ya know, that's not bad and may have to get jacked. Matter of fact..... :D :D :D :D :D



That me and Todd thing is STILL hilarious.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:10:58 PM

*sigh*
I'm not artistic so be nice yall... :D
 
       Ok, here it is...

([url]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/368963986.jpg[/url])


Well, I tried...don't hurt my feelings too bad. I'm sensitive... :( ;) :D

Might not be as good as my last one with SJ "throwing the book" at Ms. Todd

just in case yall missed it...

([url]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/340111802.jpg[/url])


Niiiiiice.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 12:11:37 PM
Well, I woke up out of my sleep to watch it...it's GOT to be somewhat important.  :o ;D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 12:13:55 PM
Ya know, that's not bad and may have to get jacked. Matter of fact..... :D :D :D :D :D



That me and Todd thing is STILL hilarious.  :D :D :D :D

Niiiiiice.


Well butter my biscuits! Aaaww shucks, fellas... :'( I thank ya :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:15:16 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))

That's IT. When Stevie Wonder dies, I want a national holiday declared, darn it!!  >:( >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: gtrdave on July 07, 2009, 12:18:10 PM
I jus' wanted to let y'all know that Judge Mathis is on...  :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:19:43 PM
I jus' wanted to let y'all know that Judge Mathis is on...  :)

Cool. But, I think I'm going to watch, 'Quantum of Solace' or 'Iron Man'.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:19:45 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))

That's IT. When Stevie Wonder dies, I want a national holiday declared, darn it!!  >:( >:(

I'm not 100% sure so don't quote me, but I think Stevie Wonder is immortal.  Like that guy from Highlander.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:20:12 PM
I'm not 100% sure so don't quote me, but I think Stevie Wonder is immortal.  Like that guy from Highlander.

(http://freethoughtsociety.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/highlander.jpg)
INDEED!!


:D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 12:22:02 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))
You watch that bruh?    ::) *calling the Man Card officials*
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 12:22:39 PM
My sister lives just a couple of blocks away from Staples Center and needless to say, it's a madhouse even from her window.  This coverage is amazing, yet somewhat ridiculous.  And now thew body is going to be there.  Oy Vey!!!!!!!

Prince better get this same love dat blastit!!!!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:23:42 PM
You watch that bruh?    ::) *calling the Man Card officials*

Son, that inquisition has been handled already as well. Just like Teej being LGM's Coolest dude. You're late.


And, my MANCARD is QUITE safe.  ;) 8)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 12:25:34 PM

*sigh*
I'm not artistic so be nice yall... :D
 
       Ok, here it is...

([url]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1432/5317543/10736201/368963986.jpg[/url])


Well, I tried...don't hurt my feelings too bad. I'm sensitive... :( ;) :D


You kidding me?!?  That is bomb!  Got me hummin' "Billy Jean", LOL!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:27:14 PM
([url]http://freethoughtsociety.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/highlander.jpg[/url])
INDEED!!

:D :D :D :D :D




Found it (http://welists.com/item/B00003002I.html)

"This repackaged box set, which spans the years 1962-96,features 70 classic hits, album tracks and rarities spread across four CDs from the immortal Stevie Wonder."
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 12:28:50 PM
And, my MANCARD is QUITE safe.  ;) 8)
Safe it might be, but check the expiration date.   :D
You can always switch to Lifetime or Oxygen.  You might like their programming.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: lordluvr on July 07, 2009, 12:29:13 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))

That's IT. When Stevie Wonder dies, I want a national holiday declared, darn it!!  >:( >:(
Hate to tell you this, but Y&R was aired early.

But, I'm with you on the Stevie Wonder thing!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:29:53 PM


Found it ([url]http://welists.com/item/B00003002I.html[/url])

"This repackaged box set, which spans the years 1962-96,features 70 classic hits, album tracks and rarities spread across four CDs from the immortal Stevie Wonder."


I actually HAVE that box set.  :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:31:20 PM
Safe it might be, but check the expiration date.   :D
You can always switch to Lifetime or Oxygen.  You might like their programming.

I'm a Lifetime MANCARD holder, bruh. No expiration date.  ;) 8)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:31:40 PM
Hate to tell you this, but Y&R was aired early.

But, I'm with you on the Stevie Wonder thing!

DANG IT!!!  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 12:36:42 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))

That's IT. When Stevie Wonder dies, I want a national holiday declared, darn it!!  >:( >:(

They didn't it was shown 10 am central time, so you can watch it online this evening.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 12:39:10 PM
They didn't it was shown 10 am central time, so you can watch it online this evening.

Is that really you, LF?  :o  :D Where you been, sis?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:40:30 PM
Is that really you, LF?  :o  :D Where you been, sis?

I heard she was abducted by some folk from Crosswalk.  (inside joke)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 12:41:07 PM
DANG IT!!!  >:( >:( >:(
PWAAAHAAAAAAA
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:42:15 PM
They didn't it was shown 10 am central time, so you can watch it online this evening.

True. I could tape the SOAPNET airing later this evening, as well.  8)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: ucja2008 on July 07, 2009, 12:42:23 PM
Tray Singing W/ Mariah Is From Florence, SC! Graduated A Year B4 My Mother!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 12:42:58 PM
Is that really you, LF?  :o  :D Where you been, sis?

Yes, it's me lol. I've been sick for months in and out of the hospital battling with bronchitis and pneumonia. Every year, usually around the same time, I get bronchitis, this time, it just really took over me. I'm much better now, thank goodness! :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 12:42:59 PM
Alrighty Mariah.  Amazing how things come out when you can't run a vocal track behind you.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:43:26 PM
Just tuned in.  What's wrong with Mariah?  The last few times I've heard her sing she's been awful.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 12:44:12 PM
Whaddya know?  Sprint TV has it live on my phone...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 12:46:37 PM
I'm watching it.  Martin Bushwajerk is making me mad!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 12:48:35 PM
That choir was nice, and the piano player was very tasteful.

Mariah......maybe she was just really, really grieved.  :-\ :-[
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 12:49:38 PM
Yes, it's me lol. I've been sick for months in and out of the hospital battling with bronchitis and pneumonia. Every year, usually around the same time, I get bronchitis, this time, it just really took over me. I'm much better now, thank goodness! :)

  That's great to hear! Glad ya betta!  :D  Was getting ready to release the hounds 'n' stuff!  :D

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 12:50:00 PM
Just tuned in.  What's wrong with Mariah?  The last few times I've heard her sing she's been awful.

They disappointed me with that song.  I was so ready to be taken back to when I was a kid and they did that song.  I was really for that high note too.  Martin Bushir is an idiot.  "I know why she needed that back up singer..."  No you don't.  Sit down and don't say anything the rest of the broadcast with your no research "reporter" self!   >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: under13 on July 07, 2009, 12:51:08 PM
(((I can't BELIEVE they preempted Y&R for this MJ funeral!! >:( >:( >:( >:()))



So thats why I couldnt watch 'the price is right' >:(

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
That choir was nice, and the piano player was very tasteful.

Mariah......maybe she was just really, really grieved.  :-\ :-[

Yea, that's it.   :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 12:52:15 PM
Observations:

1. Yeah, what IS wrong with Mariah?  That performance was lame.  And who's the dude who sang with her?  And did she say "thank you Jesus" at the end?  (just curious if I heard that correctly).

2. Nessa... keep showing off about your Sprint BB and I will personally invent an app that allows me to remotely throw it out the window.  >:(

3. Tiptip and her "No Man in honor of MJ" ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

4. I had forgotten about SJon throwing the book at Ms. Todd.  That was so hilarious!!!!  What was the context in which that was used, again?  I can't remember, but I do remember laughing until I actually cried.

5. LF, you need to be the first to sign up for our "LGM Buddy System."  :-\  (Seriously; I think I'm proposing a buddy system.  How scary is it that such a regular LGMer and long-time family member was so sick and nobody knew it???)  :-[
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 12:53:12 PM
That choir was nice, and the piano player was very tasteful.

Mariah......maybe she was just really, really grieved.  :-\ :-[

She must be a prophetess or somethin...she's been "grievin" before his death...
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 12:58:30 PM
She must be a prophetess or somethin...she's been "grievin" before his death...

 :D
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 12:59:53 PM
She must be a prophetess or somethin...she's been "grievin" before his death...
Well. dang.  :-\ :D :D :D :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 01:00:35 PM
Ok... I think I'm getting a little teary, here.  :-\

I probably should stop watching.
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 01:03:11 PM
LOL @ LaRue's 2nd item on the list...


Oh, and #4 was that thread where that lady claimed black men jumped her at an atm or somethin and punched her in the eye and and scratch the letter "B" for Barack (which was backwards  ::)) on her face ...

       ...of course she made it up.

So sjon said that someone should throw the book at her and...the rest is history... :D

:D
Well. dang.  :-\ :D :D :D :D

Sorry... :D :D :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Ok yeah, it's official.  The waterworks have been turned on.

Dang, Mr. Gordy, that was so touching.

Another observation: the family looks SO nice.  I'm loving it.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:04:55 PM
LOL @ LaRue's 2nd item on the list...


Oh, and #4 was that thread where that lady claimed black men jumped her at an atm or somethin and punched her in the eye and and scratch the letter "B" for Barack (which was backwards  ::)) on her face ...

       ...of course she made it up.

So sjon said that someone should throw the book at her and...the rest is history... :D

Sorry... :D :D :D
So mad you even remember the context of the pic.  :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:08:22 PM
STEVIE! 
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Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
Mariah Carey has always been a studio singer.  She usually runs a vocal track behind her live performances.  It shows when they actually turn the mic on.  Grieving my...um, she got put on front street.
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:10:41 PM
Mariah Carey has always been a studio singer.  She usually runs a vocal track behind her live performances.  It shows when they actually turn the mic on.  Grieving my a...um, she got put on front street.

...And Stevie is putting on a clinic on singing and musicianship.  OMG!
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Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:11:57 PM


I am at work bugging...Stevie is killing me.
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 01:12:59 PM
So mad you even remember the context of the pic.  :D :D :D :D :D

Hahahahahaha! I'll give you that one... :D :D :D


                Well, I'm just sayin...

...And Stevie is putting on a clinic on singing and musicianship.  OMG!

Yessuh!!!! :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 01:14:18 PM
Yeah man, that Stevie.... Whew... Stevie... I almost want to call him anointed... but I'm scared of y'all.  :-[

 :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:14:44 PM

I am at work bugging...Stevie is killing me.

CO-SIGN! 

WHAT.  IS.  THIS.  SECOND.  SONG!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:16:08 PM


There goes the service.............kobe.......
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Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 01:17:23 PM
SANG STEVIE!!!!!!!!!

When he plays that piano, it truly shows the talent that God gives some of us even through adversity.  This man cannot see and just listen to him play.  It is beyond amazing.


They Won't Go When I Go is one of his most moving vocal performances.  If you haven't heard the original, it is on point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjD_1E0Lls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjD_1E0Lls)
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:17:44 PM

There goes the service.............kobe.......


LMBO!! I don't really like him, but he looks soooo snexy!
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:18:31 PM
Has Jennifer Hudson peformed yet? I heard she was supposed to.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 01:19:08 PM
Mariah Carey has always been a studio singer.  She usually runs a vocal track behind her live performances. 
Mariah hasn't sounded good to me since the mid to late 90's 
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:20:55 PM
SANG STEVIE!!!!!!!!!

When he plays that piano, it truly shows the talent that God gives some of us even through adversity.  This man cannot see and just listen to him play.  It is beyond amazing.


They Won't Go When I Go is one of his most moving vocal performances.  If you haven't heard the original, it is on point.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjD_1E0Lls[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjD_1E0Lls[/url])


I WILL be hitting iTunes for that one.  Unreal performance.
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Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 01:21:32 PM
Stevie, Stevie, Stevie...

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2jctqiu.gif)
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Post by: themidiroom on July 07, 2009, 01:25:44 PM
They Won't Go When I Go is one of his most moving vocal performances.  If you haven't heard the original, it is on point.
Whatchu know 'bout that.  I LOVE that song.  Actually I love the whole album.  Fulfillingness First Finale. circa 1974
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 01:27:13 PM
J-Hud did a great job, too. That performance was very heartfelt and well put together.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:27:20 PM
Does Al Sharpton give anyone else pause but me?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 01:28:05 PM
Stevie, Stevie, Stevie...

([url]http://i44.tinypic.com/2jctqiu.gif[/url])


OMG that's hilarious. What's the context?

J-Hud did a great job, too. That performance was very heartfelt and well put together.


TOTAL COSIGN. Loved it!!!

Does Al Sharpton give anyone else pause but me?


His voice just irritates me.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:28:06 PM
Does Al Sharpton give anyone else pause but me?

Nope, you're not the only one.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:29:00 PM
J-Hud did a great job, too. That performance was very heartfelt and well put together.


Cosign...Whooo...
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:29:26 PM
J-Hud did a great job, too. That performance was very heartfelt and well put together.

Will have to check Youtube.....in about 15 minutes.  :D
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 01:30:11 PM
Stevie, Stevie, Stevie...

([url]http://i44.tinypic.com/2jctqiu.gif[/url])


Dude!!!!!  :D :D :D :D

    To the corner...NOW!  >:( :D :D :D

I WILL be hitting iTunes for that one.  Unreal performance.


Indeed...

His voice just irritates me.

Not just the voice that irritates me... :-\
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:31:35 PM
Does Al Sharpton give anyone else pause but me?
Nope, you're not the only one.

*sings*

You are not alone
Sjon's there with you
On this music board
You're on one accord. 

:)
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:34:22 PM
Observations:

1. Yeah, what IS wrong with Mariah?  That performance was lame.  And who's the dude who sang with her?  And did she say "thank you Jesus" at the end?  (just curious if I heard that correctly).


Yeah she said it.

Martin Bushir again...he was saying how he heard that Michael joined the nation of Islam, but there's a Christian theme.  Nobody but Michael and God know what Michael actually was.  But when you invite Michael's Christian friends what the heck do you expect?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:34:22 PM
Not just the voice that irritates me... :-\

In. deed.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:34:39 PM
He playing that guitar!!! LAWD!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:34:57 PM
John Mayer's on.  I haven't paid much attention to him, but his guitar version of "Human Nature" is HOT!! ^_^  I hope they sell this on iTunes!
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Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 01:35:32 PM
Does Al Sharpton give anyone else pause but me?


Let's just be glad that he is no longer rocking these.......

(http://www.dressingupboxonline.co.uk/images/products/1ba314_lg.jpg)

I did like what he said to the children though.
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Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 01:36:49 PM
Al Sharpton almost made me pull out a financial seed after that one! Preach sir!!

John Mayer is on! This dude is RAW!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: csedwards2 on July 07, 2009, 01:37:06 PM
Tip, they playing your song
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:37:16 PM
John Mayer's on.  I haven't paid much attention to him, but his guitar version of "Human Nature" is HOT!! ^_^  I hope they sell this on iTunes!

Girl, it'll be on iTunes, Amazon.com and in DVD format by 7:00 tonight.  ::) :-\
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Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:37:22 PM
John Mayer's on.  I haven't paid much attention to him, but his guitar version of "Human Nature" is HOT!! ^_^  I hope they sell this on iTunes!


Did you hear the chords he was using in the intro?  Dude is blazin'!
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:37:47 PM
He playing that guitar!!! LAWD!!

Very nice.  I wasn't planning on watching, but music is like a magnet man.   :-\
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:38:59 PM

Did you hear the chords he was using in the intro?  Dude is blazin'!
Very nice.  I wasn't planning on watching, but music is like a magnet man.   :-\

Cosign on both...
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Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 01:39:09 PM
John Mayer's on.  I haven't paid much attention to him, but his guitar version of "Human Nature" is HOT!! ^_^  I hope they sell this on iTunes!

John Mayer is a bad boy.  I had the pleasure of seeing him live just before he blew up.  He deserves his success.  He is one of the coldest guitarists out there.  If I ever have the chance and budget to hire him for a session, it's as good as done.  Yall need to check out the John Mayer Trio featuring him along with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan.  Them dudes be getting down.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:39:13 PM
Brooke's not gonna make it....where's the nurse?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 01:39:57 PM
Is Juanita Bynum in the audience? Someone is loud as heck!!  :o
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:39:59 PM
Brooke's not gonna make it....where's the nurse?

Nah, she's cool.  Still lookin good too.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:41:41 PM
Nah, she's cool.  Still lookin good too.



(http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=11992;type=avatar)
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:44:29 PM

([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=11992;type=avatar[/url])


On.The.Floor.Laughing
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:45:36 PM
Thank you, MSNBC!!
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:46:33 PM

Did you hear the chords he was using in the intro?  Dude is blazin'!

OMGosh, YES!!!

I'd be mad that I didn't record it if I didn't think it would be online later today.  Lol!
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Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:47:34 PM
Thank you, MSNBC!!


for what?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:47:55 PM

([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=11992;type=avatar[/url])




(http://www.the-reel-mccoy.com/movies/1999/images/austin_sh.jpg)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:48:53 PM


I didn't see Jermaine performing coming...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:49:08 PM

for what?

I'm watching the JHud video.  :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:49:17 PM
awwwww...Jermaine.
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Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:49:55 PM

I didn't see Jermaine performing coming...

I heard he was going to perform.

He's doing better than Mariah did.  THAT I didn't see coming.
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Post by: emusicme28 on July 07, 2009, 01:49:56 PM
Brooke's not gonna make it....where's the nurse?
I didn't think she was going to either but she held up well...
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:49:59 PM


([url]http://www.the-reel-mccoy.com/movies/1999/images/austin_sh.jpg[/url])


ROLMBO!!!

awwwww...Jermaine.


+1

IMO I don't like his voice, but it's not my memorial service.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:50:18 PM

I didn't see Jermaine performing coming...

and, I'm not mad at it, either. Until that last note just a second ago. :-\
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
and, I'm not mad at it, either. Until that last note just a second ago. :-\

Cosign.

But I'm giving him extra points for singing through his grief.  :-\

Not a bad job... notwithstanding that note. LOL
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: lordluvr on July 07, 2009, 01:52:27 PM
Dude, Jermaine almost triggered an allergy or two...
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:54:10 PM
and, I'm not mad at it, either. Until that last note just a second ago. :-\

 :-X :-X
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 07, 2009, 01:54:26 PM
Tip, they playing your song

You remembered! lol :D


(just read your post)


Dude, Jermaine almost triggered an allergy or two...

Yes, he did...::sniff sniff::
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 01:54:37 PM
Who's this dude????

can you say "Sweep Streets"?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 01:55:11 PM
Dude, Jermaine almost triggered an allergy or two...

Yea man.  Quite touching.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:55:55 PM
This is such a great opportunity to witness to someone.
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 01:56:46 PM
Who's this dude????

can you say "Sweep Streets"?

Martin Luther King III

Lol
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:57:11 PM
Cosign.

But I'm giving him extra points for singing through his grief.  :-\

Not a bad job... notwithstanding that note. LOL


COSIZZLE!!!
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 01:57:53 PM
She messed up twice....I'm sorry. LOL!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:58:15 PM
Who's this dude????

can you say "Sweep Streets"?

Know what? You nor I would've been able to give that video Jeopardy answer. :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 01:58:41 PM
She messed up twice....I'm sorry. LOL!

Yes, she did.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:00:25 PM
Who's this dude????

can you say "Sweep Streets"?

Streep Sweets!  Speet Steeps!  Spreet Sweeps!


 :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:01:39 PM


LOL @ the Senator from Houston.  Way to string 'em together!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:02:40 PM
Streep Sweets!  Speet Steeps!  Spreet Sweeps!


 :D


LOL!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 02:02:51 PM
Thanks Tip and La Rue, we might need to go ahead and set that up. :)

Why is it, Sheila Jackson Lee (a Houston Democratic Representative), has to be everywhere. You can rest assure if it's someone famous involved, we see her face, right out front at that lol.

Anyway, Jermaine had me crying during his tribute. I must say, that so far, the memorial has been good. Wow, Al Sharpton really spoke some true words. As the hood people would say, that's real talk lol.

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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:04:38 PM
Streep Sweets!  Speet Steeps!  Spreet Sweeps!


 :D

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:05:08 PM

YOUNG LADY!!!!
 >:( >:( >:(






Miss ya! I was wondering where you were!




Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 02:06:03 PM

LOL @ the Senator from Houston.  Way to string 'em together!!

Ummm no, she's a only a representative. I just knew that was her when I saw that basket braid, but I was like no, it can't be. However it was, it's hard to not recognize that hair from a mile away lol.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 02:07:48 PM
YOUNG LADY!!!!
 >:( >:( >:(






Miss ya! I was wondering where you were!


Thanks, I know. The days when I was feeling a little better, I thought I should have come on here to update y'all, but no matter, I'm here now lol.






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Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 02:07:52 PM
Martin Luther King III

I thought it was Willie James Campbell.

I hope we see a Whitney performance.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:10:13 PM
The allergies are REALLY kicking in now @ the Usher performance.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: emusicme28 on July 07, 2009, 02:10:46 PM
Usher is about to have me in tears... :'(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:11:41 PM


DARN YOU USHER!!!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:13:22 PM
Who's loving you!!!!! Boy sangin!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 02:14:02 PM
(http://images.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/11/05/obama/story.jpg)

Lawd, Usher.....
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:16:30 PM
([url]http://images.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/11/05/obama/story.jpg[/url])

Lawd, Usher.....




ROTFLOL!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:19:27 PM
OMGosh these sound guys!  >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:20:11 PM
Usher is about to have me in tears... :'(

Yea, he REALLY tried to get a brutha to reach for a hanky.  I didn't cry.  I was bout to, but I didn't tho.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:20:33 PM
Yeah.  Usher almost had me in tears too.  I really don't want to go work, now. :(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:20:40 PM
This little British boy is tryna do a bit too much but bless his lil' heart.  :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:20:57 PM
This young boy can SANG!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:21:31 PM
Don't sound like J5's version, bit he singing. Except for that one part
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:21:31 PM
Little man is singin.

...not like MIKE sang it, but he's singin.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:22:25 PM
I love how he talks!!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:22:27 PM
Underwhelmed by the Brit dude.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:23:20 PM
This little British boy is tryna do a bit too much but bless his lil' heart.  :)

He's about to become a star from this.   
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:24:21 PM
Yeah, I've been trying to hold back the tears since this started. When Usher came out, I had to let them go. I just hoped nobody would walk in, lol.

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:24:55 PM
Underwhelmed by the Brit dude.

Ya know, he really shows you how AMAZING it is that Mike was as good as he was at such a young age.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:25:01 PM
Underwhelmed by the Brit dude.

I agree.  I'm just not blown away by him and never was when he first came on the scene.  I wasn't going to say anything, but since you brought it up.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:25:39 PM


Why dude come out looking like Debo from Friday?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:26:03 PM
I know I'm going to hate this version of "We Are the World"
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:26:38 PM
Is that Herman Dickey up there singing?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:26:46 PM

Why dude come out looking like Debo from Friday?

LOL!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:26:47 PM
Who R theze nobodiez?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:27:41 PM


Whenever I hear this song I NEED TO HEAR CYNDI LAUPER....sorry.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:27:50 PM
 ::) @ Mike's London Tour Group
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:27:57 PM
The tears are....falling.  :(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:28:31 PM
I take that back.  I liked that.  :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:29:09 PM

Whenever I hear this song I NEED TO HEAR CYNDI LAUPER....sorry.


 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
Who R theze nobodiez?

Those were his background singers and that's his band playing.  The blond girl was his guitar player.  That curly-haired, Asian-tinged young lady has a beautiful voice. 
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:31:04 PM
::) @ Mike's London Tour Group

They must've run out of ideas.  Or celebrities.  Or time.  Or money.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:31:52 PM

Whenever I hear this song I NEED TO HEAR CYNDI LAUPER....sorry.

I do too...lol.

I actually did her part as they were singing ;D. :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:32:27 PM
They must've run out of ideas.  Or celebrities.  Or time.  Or money.


Or somethin'.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:32:40 PM
Cecily Tyson was on stage.
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:34:35 PM
Cecily Tyson was on stage.

She looked like she was about to bust from crying. The asian girl can sing.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:35:13 PM
Why do the keep letting Martin Bushwack talk?!  >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:35:39 PM
And, let me say this, LGM....









































(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/elsongs/pics/vader_no.jpg)
Darn ya'll for makin' a brotha sit through this thang!! All of the Stevie Wonder talk got me turnin' my channel. Dang ya'll!!! >:(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:36:36 PM
The tears are falling once again
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 02:37:13 PM

Whenever I hear this song I NEED TO HEAR CYNDI LAUPER....sorry.


COSIGN!!! I loved how she got happy on that song! LOL!!

I missed Usher's performance.  :-[

Heading for YouTube. LOL


::) @ Mike's London Tour Group


Ugh. Me too.   ::) >:(  LAME-O.

(http://images.clipartof.com/small/22163-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Yellow-Emoticon-Face-Giving-Two-Thumbs-Down-In-Disappointment.jpg)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 02:38:45 PM
These kids are about to make me cry.  Please don't give them the mic or I'll be done.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:39:27 PM
Where da' heck is Chris Tucker. I just knew he'd be on this... >:(

I can't help it. I want to know what he has to say...


Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 02:40:21 PM
And, let me say this, LGM....
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/elsongs/pics/vader_no.jpg[/url])
Darn ya'll for makin' a brotha sit through this thang!! All of the Stevie Wonder talk got me turnin' my channel. Dang ya'll!!! >:(


I was gonna say something about that, but I figured I'd just let you enjoy it... first.... LOL  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:40:22 PM


Marlon had a twin brother?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: under13 on July 07, 2009, 02:40:55 PM
Where da' heck is Chris Tucker. I just knew he'd be on this... >:(

I can't help it. I want to know what he has to say...




The DAY before MJ passed, I was watching Chris on youtube opening up for MJ. I think they were pretty close
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:41:25 PM
im done
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:41:27 PM
Oh Lord, they let his daughter speak.  Trying not to cry.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:41:57 PM



uhhhhh.....
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:42:21 PM
im done


Me too...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 02:42:38 PM
Marlon... Paris... whew... this is rough.  :'(

I'm going home.  I need to take a bereavement day or something. This is too much.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:43:02 PM
im done



Paris made me bawl.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 02:43:29 PM

Marlon had a twin brother?

Marlon had a twin brother that died at birth.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: emusicme28 on July 07, 2009, 02:44:53 PM
Im Finished. His daughter spoke, my girls are crying and I'm not any better....
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Jmanley1116 on July 07, 2009, 02:45:00 PM


I wanted to see him....
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:45:36 PM
The DAY before MJ passed, I was watching Chris on youtube opening up for MJ. I think they were pretty close

Chris made reference to him in every movie he did. He said once that he was one of his biggest fans.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: lordluvr on July 07, 2009, 02:46:16 PM
My allergies were in check until his daughter took the mic.  Darned allergies!!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:47:33 PM
Chris made reference to him in every movie he did. He said once that he was one of his biggest fans.

On a completely separate note...You are so cute!

I'm married and everything, but I'm just sayin.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:48:15 PM
My allergies were in check until his daughter took the mic.  Darned allergies!!!

That's what i was gonna say if anybody came in while I was balling, lol. I was gonna change the channel and say my allergies are acting up...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:48:33 PM
On a completely separate note...You are so cute!

I'm married and everything, but I'm just sayin.

Fixed that for ya and COSIZZLE!!  :)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: csedwards2 on July 07, 2009, 02:48:35 PM
wow, look at God.

People all over the world holding hand in prayer. Awesome. Now if it takes a brother like this to get us into prayer like that, than so be it.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 02:49:12 PM
Ahhhhhh yes, Lord!!! The King of Pop must bow gracefully to the KING OF KINGS!!!

I like that, sir!!!  Yesssuhhhh!!!!

Whew!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:49:32 PM
My allergies were in check until his daughter took the mic.  Darned allergies!!!

Yea, yea, yea. Take a Benadryl already.  ::) :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: SirTJ on July 07, 2009, 02:50:21 PM
I'm about to go take a nap. That little girl just broke my heart into a thousand pieces.  :'(
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:51:58 PM
On a completely separate note...You are so cute!

I'm married and everything, but I'm just sayin.

(*giggling*) Thank you.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 02:55:07 PM
Yall think the rest of the Jacksons (the brothers) will have a better chance now at performing more as the Jacksons??

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 02:55:36 PM
Ahhhhhh yes, Lord!!! The King of Pop must bow gracefully to the KING OF KINGS!!!

I like that, sir!!!  Yesssuhhhh!!!!

Whew!



<-----JACKED!!!  8)
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 02:57:06 PM
Ahhhhhh yes, Lord!!! The King of Pop must bow gracefully to the KING OF KINGS!!!

I like that, sir!!!  Yesssuhhhh!!!!

Whew!


quoted for emphasis!!!!
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 02:57:44 PM

<-----JACKED!!!  8)

 :-[

Yeah, that was definitely jackworthy (lol)... but, I didn't say it first.  :-[

I was quoting the pastor-guy that did the benediction.  His name was Lucious Something... missed the last name.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 07, 2009, 02:59:57 PM
Yall think the rest of the Jacksons (the brothers) will have a better chance now at performing more as the Jacksons??

I doubt it.   :-\
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 03:00:31 PM
Yall think the rest of the Jacksons (the brothers) will have a better chance now at performing more as the Jacksons??



They definitely have a chance at the sympathy dollar, but unless they come with some banging new material, it will never be fully accepted without Michael.  Sad but true.  If MJ was still around, nobody would be checking for them at all.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 03:01:57 PM
:-[

Yeah, that was definitely jackworthy (lol)... but, I didn't say it first.  :-[

I was quoting the pastor-guy that did the benediction.  His name was Lucious Something... missed the last name.


Cool beans.
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Post by: rayjohnson83 on July 07, 2009, 03:07:07 PM
NOW THE KING OF POP MUST NOW BOW TO THE KING OF KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 03:08:08 PM
LOL @ Mariah's prophetic grieving.  It would be a trip to be watching this in the same room with all of you.  

I was driving to the church on my lunch hour and teared up as Barry Gordy was talking, though I'm not really sure why.  I was imagining God telling MJ he's giving him the most extroardinary talent in the world, and the ability to impact everyone alive, he gets to choose how he uses it and he only has 50 short years.  When time's up, he stands before God like any one else to give an account for the awesome treasures God trusted him to use in this life.  Like the three guys with the talents, he definitely was a "much is required" type of dude.  

But all of us have a similar story, how much time do we have left?  What will we have to show for what God has given us?  That's some heavy thinking for a brief drive, lol.


BTW:  I hit post and went to cover the front window for an hour, and I guess it didn't go through because there had already been nine replies.  I hit post again and it came back that there had been 79 replies... Good Googly Woogly!!! :D :D :D
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 03:12:27 PM
Paris.  OMGosh.  God bless her and her brothers.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 03:14:37 PM
LOL @ Mariah's prophetic grieving.  It would be a trip to be watching this in the same room with all of you.  

I was driving to the church on my lunch hour and teared up as Barry Gordy was talking, though I'm not really sure why.  I was imagining God telling MJ he's giving him the most extroardinary talent in the world, and the ability to impact everyone alive, he gets to choose how he uses it and he only has 50 short years.  When time's up, he stands before God like any one else to give an account for the awesome treasures God trusted him to use in this life.  Like the three guys with the talents, he definitely was a "much is required" type of dude.  

But all of us have a similar story, how much time do we have left?  What will we have to show for what God has given us?  That's some heavy thinking for a brief drive, lol.


BTW:  I hit post and went to cover the front window for an hour, and I guess it didn't go through because there had already been nine replies.  I hit post again and it came back that there had been 79 replies... Good Googly Woogly!!! :D :D :D

1. That's good stuff, Sister from Nevada.  :D  No seriously, that's good stuff.

2. IRT your "btw": don't you HATE when that happens? LOL  I especially hate it when the original comment is no longer relevant or won't be as funny 10 replies later... lol.
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Post by: BEATBOXERZ on July 07, 2009, 03:22:04 PM
His daughter Paris at the end got me. That was moving and as real as it gets  :'(...
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 03:29:46 PM
It would be a trip to be watching this in the same room with all of you.  

That would have been awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: funkStrat_97 on July 07, 2009, 03:30:53 PM
It was a very touching memorial service, especially after hearing his daughter speak (I believe I had a brief lump-in-throat moment there).  After being mostly in shocked by Michael's death, a sense of sadness has taken root after seeing the casket at the end.  I'm impressed that they closed the ceremony in Jesus' name though.  I certainly hope those stories of Michael's conversion are true.
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Post by: sistagurl on July 07, 2009, 03:36:07 PM
It was a very touching memorial service, especially after hearing his daughter speak (I believe I had a brief lump-in-throat moment there).  After being mostly in shocked by Michael's death, a sense of sadness has taken root after seeing the casket at the end.  I'm impressed that they closed the ceremony in Jesus' name though.  I certainly hope those stories of Michael's conversion are true.

Yeah, he's probably up there entertaining the angels right now.

He's spinning and moonwalking and goes to grab his crotch and God's bellows "MICHAEL"... Then Michael in his soft voice says, "oops sorry, heee heeeee", lol.

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 03:38:34 PM
One of the things I liked about the service was that everyone who spoke really humanized him.  I'm not sure if that came out right, so I'll explain a little further:

I appreciate that, after he endured so many years of being ridiculed and mocked, they actually put a human being behind the name/face and conveyed that he's a real person who was really affected by everything he endured at the hands of vicious fans, accusers, story-tellers, capitalists, and the media.

Of course, I'm also pleased that they didn't try to deify him.  They spoke of him as though he was just a phenomenally talented superstar who puts his pants on one leg at a time, not a mythical god of some sort.  And, they justified their praise of him by highlighting his accomplishments and contributions to society.

He seems to have been a really good guy, in spite of it all.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 03:40:20 PM
It was a very touching memorial service, especially after hearing his daughter speak (I believe I had a brief lump-in-throat moment there).  After being mostly in shocked by Michael's death, a sense of sadness has taken root after seeing the casket at the end.  I'm impressed that they closed the ceremony in Jesus' name though.  I certainly hope those stories of Michael's conversion are true.

Andre' Crouch said that he didn't during the time that they were with him.  One of the things Martin B said was that Michael was said to have been Islamic yet the service has Christian overtones (or however he phrased it.)  Whether anyone believes it or not Jesus is real.  And most of the people who were on stage were Christians so what did you expect?!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 03:40:54 PM
Yeah, he's probably up there entertaining the angels right now.

He's spinning and moonwalking and goes to grab his crotch and God's bellows "MICHAEL"... Then Michael in his soft voice says, "oops sorry, heee heeeee", lol.



ROLMBO!!  :D
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Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 03:42:34 PM
The service was touching from beginning to end, and very well done. I think BET should take note that this is how you do a tribute properly within a short amount of time. I cried and I laughed, at times I felt like I was in church lol. Many of those who spoke about their time with MJ, made me felt as if I had known MJ right along with them.

I'm cracking up a bit at the reporter on MSNBC when it was being reported on several news outlets that the family and friends were headed to a hotel and were wondering what for. I guess when they found out, the reporter said they are headed there to eat and talk and celebrate more, it's an African-American tradition, ect. For some reason, I got a chuckle out of that.

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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 03:47:16 PM
The service was touching from beginning to end, and very well done. I think BET should take note that this is how you do a tribute properly within a short amount of time. I cried and I laughed, at times I felt like I was in church lol. Many of those who spoke about their time with MJ, made me felt as if I had known MJ right along with them.

I'm cracking up a bit at the reporter on MSNBC when it was being reported on several news outlets that the family and friends were headed to a hotel and were wondering what for. I guess when they found out, the reporter said they are headed there to eat and talk and celebrate more, it's an African-American tradition, ect. For some reason, I got a chuckle out of that.


What?  Other cultures don't have the eatation after the funeral?  (that's what we used to call it when we were kids, because we didn't know what the word for it was, and "reception" didn't seem quite right, lol.)
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 03:49:45 PM
What?  Other cultures don't have the eatation after the funeral?  (that's what we used to call it when we were kids, because we didn't know what the word for it was, and "reception" didn't seem quite right, lol.)
White folks have repasts, too. I don't see what the problem is.  ?/? :-\
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Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 03:55:15 PM
What?  Other cultures don't have the eatation after the funeral?  (that's what we used to call it when we were kids, because we didn't know what the word for it was, and "reception" didn't seem quite right, lol.)

Seriously. David Shuster asked Tamron Hall what is the African-American tradition and wated to go into detail about it and Tamron did. Is as if, this is something new, but I thought many people of all faiths and ethnicities did that, have a gathering with food and such after a family member's death. IDK
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Post by: Long Fingers on July 07, 2009, 03:56:16 PM
Oops sorry for typos everyone. :)
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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 04:15:49 PM
Seriously. David Shuster asked Tamron Hall what is the African-American tradition and wated to go into detail about it and Tamron did. Is as if, this is something new, but I thought many people of all faiths and ethnicities did that, have a gathering with food and such after a family member's death. IDK
Yeah, I thought it was the norm.  I know the white folks do it a little different, like it maybe a little more solemn in some cases, but food is a common denominator, LOL!  Though they tend to lean more toward finger-foods while we have an all out dinner complete with take-home plates :D :D :D
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Post by: ddw4e on July 07, 2009, 04:38:02 PM
Oops sorry for typos everyone. :)
Hey buddy! Great to see you! We got some catching up to do! :)


The memorial service was all good. Usher performance was just great and Marlon and Paris speeches was a tear jerker.
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Post by: COGIC4REAL on July 07, 2009, 04:41:56 PM
MY OVERALL ANALYSIS:

1) "Soon and Very Soon".....PERFECT BEGINNING.  I stood up and clapped like I was in church.

2) Mariah...they should take back every grammy and preserve what little voice she has left in a glass case and donate it to science.  Ugh!

3) Queen Latifah....I have always admired her, but today I loved her.  She presents well no matter what the climate...grand or gangsta...she can do it.  That black dress was kinda nice fitting too....but I digress.

4) Marlon Jackson..........actually believes in the real Jesus.......whoa........I needed resucitation at that moment.


5) The little girl.  Even if the speech was planned, rehearsed, etc., it was heart felt and I BALLED!

6) Janet.................WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 04:51:55 PM
MY OVERALL ANALYSIS:

1) "Soon and Very Soon".....PERFECT BEGINNING.  I stood up and clapped like I was in church.

2) Mariah...they should take back every grammy and preserve what little voice she has left in a glass case and donate it to science.  Ugh!

3) Queen Latifah....I have always admired her, but today I loved her.  She presents well no matter what the climate...grand or gangsta...she can do it.  That black dress was kinda nice fitting too....but I digress.

4) Marlon Jackson..........actually believes in the real Jesus.......whoa........I needed resucitation at that moment.


5) The little girl.  Even if the speech was planned, rehearsed, etc., it was heart felt and I BALLED!

6) Janet.................WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IRT Queen Latifah: I agree.  She really turned out to be every woman.  Yet another black woman we can be proud of.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: ddw4e on July 07, 2009, 04:52:58 PM
Mariah Carey.....in the words of NJ.."Lord Help"...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: COGIC4REAL on July 07, 2009, 04:54:03 PM
She was very poised and eloquent.  AND BRAVE...I wouldn't have stood on national television and read a poem written by Maya Angelou.  But she did...and nailed it in spite of the buildup of tears!!!!!

I was so proud of her....
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Post by: ddw4e on July 07, 2009, 04:55:36 PM
She was very poised and eloquent.  AND BRAVE...I wouldn't have stood on national television and read a poem written by Maya Angelou.  But she did...and nailed it in spite of the buildup of tears!!!!!

I was so proud of her....
She was great and STILL look good!
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Post by: COGIC4REAL on July 07, 2009, 04:57:44 PM
To be honest, Mariah's husband would have done a better job at saving the day.  But...oh well.  IT SUCKED TERRIBLY.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: chevonee on July 07, 2009, 05:30:07 PM
I watched it, it was everywhere how could you not watch it...
Anywho, the part that moved me the most was when Paris started talking about her father. Even old Chevonne started crying at that moment. I loved what Magic and Kobe said... Overall this was the best memorial I've ever seen. It was very organized and very good. Oh yeah and when other people song Michael's songs it just didn't sound right. I think someone tried to sing "Heal the world"....it just lets us know how unique his voice was. There will never be a better entertainer than Michael Jackson was.

Oh yeah and to Peter King....Let he who is without sin cast the first stone ;)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: T-Block on July 07, 2009, 05:45:48 PM
I was at work. I missed it. :(

What'd I miss?
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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 05:51:04 PM
@ T-Block, if you go back to page one, you'll get the play by play, starting at like seven something this morning.  :D
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Post by: chevonee on July 07, 2009, 05:54:54 PM
I was at work. I missed it. :(

What'd I miss?
The news channels are still showing parts of the memorial on and off also.
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 06:13:41 PM
CNN is showing it again tonight, but I'm unclear on the time. Someone told me 7, but since it's not on in Atl yet, I'm going to assume she had the time wrong.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 06:18:56 PM
CNN is showing it again tonight, but I'm unclear on the time. Someone told me 7, but since it's not on in Atl yet, I'm going to assume she had the time wrong.
Maybe it's pacific.  FOR ONCE IN LIFE SOMETHING IS BEING AIRED ON PACIFIC TIME!  THANK GOD FOR MJ LIVING ON THE WEST COAST.  I GET SO TIRED OF DOING THOSE STUPID TWO AND THREE HOUR CONVERSIONS...

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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 06:24:14 PM
Maybe it's pacific.  FOR ONCE IN LIFE SOMETHING IS BEING AIRED ON PACIFIC TIME!  THANK GOD FOR MJ LIVING ON THE WEST COAST.  I GET SO TIRED OF DOING THOSE STUPID TWO AND THREE HOUR CONVERSIONS...

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Don't wanna do the conversions? Move to thebetterEast Coast. ;) 8)
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 07, 2009, 06:26:42 PM
Don't wanna do the conversions? Move to thebetterEast Coast. ;) 8)
Don't tempt me, cuz some days I feel like I'm not too far from making a big move... It'll be something stupid like a commercial that says, "Tonight at 8, 7 central..." to put me over the edge :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Gibby on July 07, 2009, 06:27:15 PM
Best speech goes to Al Sharpton...
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 07, 2009, 06:29:20 PM
Don't tempt me, cuz some days I feel like I'm not too far from making a big move... It'll be something stupid like a commercial that says, "Tonight at 8, 7 central..." to put me over the edge :D

PPPPWWWWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 06:48:28 PM
I loved what Magic and Kobe said...

A bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.  ROLMBO!!!   :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 06:52:45 PM
I've only been on the West Coast once, and that's one of the things that stood out to me as incredibly odd. I couldn't believe that, in San Diego, the commercials spoke of programs airing 'tonight at 8, 7 central.'

How weird... I don't think I could ever get used to that. Shucks, I'm having a hard enough time with the Alabama conversions, and we're included in the commercials. LOL
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Post by: T-Block on July 07, 2009, 06:58:59 PM
@ T-Block, if you go back to page one, you'll get the play by play, starting at like seven something this morning.  :D

 >:(

Dang, can a brotha get some cliph notes or something? LOL. :D
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Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 07:06:17 PM
>:(

Dang, can a brotha get some cliph notes or something? LOL. :D


If you go to this article (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31772026/ns/entertainment-music/?GT1=43001) you'll get a summary of the event and links to video clips.  Also, go on Youtube and look up "john mayer human nature".  He did a beautiful verison of "Human Nature" at the memorial and O...M...Gosh it was fricken awesome!
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 07, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
I have a question.

Where's Jermaine Dupri? :-\

Just curious... I just realized I haven't seen him in any of this.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: kodacolor on July 07, 2009, 08:10:13 PM
I have a question.

Where's Jermaine Dupri? :-\

Just curious... I just realized I haven't seen him in any of this.

He was probably mixed in with the kids somewhere and accidently got escorted off stage with them.  :)

j/k  Maybe he's that type of dude who doesn't like funerals.
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 07, 2009, 08:50:09 PM
He was probably mixed in with the kids somewhere and accidently got escorted off stage with them.&nbsp; :)




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Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: baggettcindy on July 07, 2009, 09:17:17 PM
She must be a prophetess or somethin...she's been "grievin" before his death...

LOL...LOL...LOL...LOL...LOL
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 10:39:07 PM
MY OVERALL ANALYSIS:

1) "Soon and Very Soon".....PERFECT BEGINNING.  I stood up and clapped like I was in church.

2) Mariah...they should take back every grammy and preserve what little voice she has left in a glass case and donate it to science.  Ugh!

3) Queen Latifah....I have always admired her, but today I loved her.  She presents well no matter what the climate...grand or gangsta...she can do it.  That black dress was kinda nice fitting too....but I digress.

4) Marlon Jackson..........actually believes in the real Jesus.......whoa........I needed resucitation at that moment.


5) The little girl.  Even if the speech was planned, rehearsed, etc., it was heart felt and I BALLED!

6) Janet.................WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You left off #7.  You were up there singing "We Are The World."  I saw you man.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 10:48:47 PM
Is that Herman Dickey up there singing?

I asked it when they were singing then.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 10:56:43 PM
I have a question.

Where's Jermaine Dupri? :-\

Just curious... I just realized I haven't seen him in any of this.

Word is they've broken up.  But he could also just be laying back in the cut letting Janet have time with her family.  You really haven't see anyone's spouses, S/O, or kids outside of MJ's during this whole time.

That was a good one Koda. 
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Post by: chevonee on July 07, 2009, 11:20:16 PM
What?  Other cultures don't have the eatation after the funeral?  (that's what we used to call it when we were kids, because we didn't know what the word for it was, and "reception" didn't seem quite right, lol.)
eatation...ROFL :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 07, 2009, 11:39:38 PM
I remember when a bunch of us got together after burying our Asst. Band director from college.  We went and had all-you-can-eat catfish. 

"Mainstream" America just doesn't understand how we get down after a funeral.  Can't you see Janet coming out of there with a Chinet plate wrapped in foil with a small saucer on top with some strawberry cake and a red Dixie cup?
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Post by: COGIC4REAL on July 08, 2009, 01:26:48 AM
Wasn't that Mr. Dupri in the brownish-colored suit on the front row by Janet nar the end of the service?  Kinda bald?  I think it was.

BFBT...that was not me.  I was in the breakroom at work BALLING!!!!  I broke own like I was having a Baptist fit.

I held up well until Marlon spoke and acknowledged JESUS.  Then, to see Andrae and Sandra Crouch on stage.....too much!

Paris' tribute didn't move me because Marlon said "Janet" was going to speak...and then the Paris moment (which appeared somewhat scripted IMHO) happened.  On the flip side, I think all kids squeeze their eyes that tight when they cry.  And what child wouldn't LOVE having Mj as their dad....so I could be wrong.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: COGIC4REAL on July 08, 2009, 03:02:11 AM
"Don't focus on the scar; focus on the journey ... Michael out-sang his sentence; he out-danced his doubters; he out-performed the pessimists....it was strange what he had to deal with, but he dealt with it anyway....he dealt with it for us"

- Rev. Al Sharpton
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Fenix on July 08, 2009, 08:05:00 AM
I watched the memorial service twice. I didn't know that i would be so sad. I actually almost cried at certain points. The man burned bright when he was alive and brighter when he died. It was an amazing sight to behold. The same media that mocked and ridiculed him turned around to praise and honor him. 

The times that really got tears comin down my eyes were:

1) Usher touching the casket.
2) John Mayer playing his song on guitar (can't remember the name).
3) Stevie Wonder's song
4) Marlon jackson's speech.
5) Kathy (?) his daughter's speech. This one really got me tore up!!!!
6) Lionel Richie singing.

I have to say thought that i suspect this will bring many people to Christ, especially the stars. I have never seen so many expressions of God's love and the love of Christ and such being said at a secular funeral. It was amazing to see God talked about so much.

Best quote:

"Wasn't nothin' strange about your daddy, what was strange was what he went through."- Rev Al Sharpton.
Awesome stuff!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 08:09:01 AM
The times that really got tears comin down my eyes were:

1) Usher touching the casket.
2) John Mayer playing his song on guitar (can't remember the name).
3) Stevie Wonder's song
4) Marlon jackson's speech.
5) Kathy (?) his daughter's speech. This one really got me tore up!!!!
6) Lionel Richie singing.

Good God man!  You cried six times?!?!

Do you mean Paris?
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 08:13:21 AM
Good stuff, Fen.

My "highlights" (or most poignant moments) are:

1. Stevie Wonder's tribute
2. Queen Latifah's tribute
3. Usher's breakdown
4. DEFINITELY BROOKE SHIELDS - ugh... that was just heartbreaking.  :'(
5. Jermaine Jackson's rendition of "Smile" - another heartbreaker and probably my #1 moment, were this list in order
6. Marlon Jackson's remarks - #2 moment
7. Paris Jackson's remarks
8. Al Sharpton... man, say what you want about dude, but he turned that funeral OUT!!!  If dude never takes a mic again, he tore that one UP!
9. The pastor (Lucious Smith??) who did the benediction.

Moments I could've done without:
1. Mariah Carey
2. Mariah Carey
3. Mariah Carey
4. The London Tour Group singing "We Are the World"
5. J-Hud's "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" during "Will You Be There" (loved the song, love J-Hud, loved her performance... just could've done without the "yeah")
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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 08:17:41 AM
Moments I could've done without:
1. Mariah Carey
2. Mariah Carey
3. Mariah Carey


 :D

Yea, that was absolutely terrible. 

Riddle me this: How do you go from being a world-class singer to sounding like an American Idol reject?
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 08:20:00 AM


2) John Mayer playing his song on guitar (can't remember the name).

"Wasn't nothin' strange about your daddy, what was strange was what he went through."- Rev Al Sharpton.
Awesome stuff!

John Mayer played Human Nature. I was speechless!


I agree on the quote.
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 08:25:00 AM
Good stuff, Fen.



Moments I could've done without:
1. Mariah Carey
2. Mariah Carey
3. Mariah Carey



I was soooo upset. Everytime they replayed her, I was like  :-\ >:( . And dude that came out with her( IDK who he is) made it 10x's worse. UGH!
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 08:31:33 AM
Wasn't that Mr. Dupri in the brownish-colored suit on the front row by Janet nar the end of the service?  Kinda bald?  I think it was.

BFBT...that was not me.  I was in the breakroom at work BALLING!!!!  I broke own like I was having a Baptist fit.

I held up well until Marlon spoke and acknowledged JESUS.  Then, to see Andrae and Sandra Crouch on stage.....too much!

Paris' tribute didn't move me because Marlon said "Janet" was going to speak...and then the Paris moment (which appeared somewhat scripted IMHO) happened.  On the flip side, I think all kids squeeze their eyes that tight when they cry.  And what child wouldn't LOVE having Mj as their dad....so I could be wrong.
Didn't look scripted at all to me.  The girl was just saying what she felt.  I felt her pain.  And if Janet was supposed to talk, then it couldn't have been scripted, as she wouldn't know she was going to say anything.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 08:33:57 AM
Good God man!  You cried six times?!?!

Do you mean Paris?
Middle name: Katherine
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 08:37:53 AM
:D

Yea, that was absolutely terrible. 

Riddle me this: How do you go from being a world-class singer to sounding like an American Idol reject?
My first lady, who loves to give everybody the benefit of the doubt plus a little more, says that Mariah has battled some problem with her vocal chords.  If that's the case, I feel bad that everybody is heckling her and she tried her best to do it for MJ.
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 08:39:49 AM

I was soooo upset. Everytime they replayed her, I was like  :-\ >:( . And dude that came out with her( IDK who he is) made it 10x's worse. UGH!
She and Trey Lorenz did that song a while ago, I think it's on her Unplugged album, and it was actually quite good.  I think they were going for that when they asked the two of them to perform it again.
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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 08:47:54 AM
My first lady, who loves to give everybody the benefit of the doubt plus a little more, says that Mariah has battled some problem with her vocal chords.&nbsp; If that's the case, I feel bad that everybody is heckling her and she tried her best to do it for MJ.


That ain't it.


Here's her excuse (http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a164100/carey-apologises-for-jackson-performance.html)
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 08:59:59 AM
That ain't it.


Here's her excuse ([url]http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a164100/carey-apologises-for-jackson-performance.html[/url])

She would've been better off just breaking down, mid-song and walking off saying "I'm sorry; I just can't do this...."  :-\

She really sounded horrible.

But, with that said, I'm gonna come up off her now. I'm starting to feel a little bad for talking about her.  On her worst day, she still sounds better than me, so...


On another note:

Another observation I made: how come nobody is playing the Usher clips?  I watched CNN all night last night, as usual, and saw EVERYBODY's tributes at least 4-6 times each... Usher?  I saw him for about 5 seconds on Larry King.  What's up with that?  His was one of the best, and certainly one of the most touching.  :-\

Oh, and I definitely DON'T THINK Paris's tribute was scripted.  Not at all.  That thought didn't even cross my mind.

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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 09:10:54 AM
That ain't it.


Here's her excuse ([url]http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a164100/carey-apologises-for-jackson-performance.html[/url])



awwww... I feel a tad bit bad also. I mean... :-\ I know it had to be tough being there in front of his family. 
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Post by: Fenix on July 08, 2009, 09:15:36 AM

John Mayer played Human Nature. I was speechless!




That dude can PLAY!!! I was in total awe.
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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 09:23:59 AM

awwww... I feel a tad bit bad also. I mean... :-\ I know it had to be tough being there in front of his family.&nbsp;

It must have been extremely scary for the little british kid, but even HE did better than Mariah.   :-\
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 09:28:13 AM
It must have been extremely scary for the little british kid, but even HE did better than Mariah.   :-\


I loved him! Oh yeah. I agree. I'm hoping it was her emotions.
That dude can PLAY!!! I was in total awe.


Cosign. I gotta find some more of his stuff.   
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 08, 2009, 09:28:33 AM
She would've been better off just breaking down, mid-song and walking off saying "I'm sorry; I just can't do this...."  :-\




Yea...I'm gonna stop messin with her, but I did chuckle a lil at this... :D
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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 09:31:35 AM
Cosign. I gotta find some more of his stuff.   

Listening to him right now.   :D
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 09:36:18 AM
Oh, can we talk about Yolanda Adams for a minute???

I pretty much NEVER listen to her show, but this morning when I got in the car, it was on that station, and they were talking about MJ, so I left it on.  Why did she actually allow herself to say, (paraphrased): "well, the family wanted me to sing 'This Too Shall Pass' but Kenny Ortega said that would make the show go to 3 hours, and he was really trying to keep it at 2, so that's the only reason I didn't sing at the funeral.  But the family really wanted me to sing that song."

I was like... ugh.  That sounded so LAME, Yolanda!!!  She just kinda reduced herself from an A-lister to a wannabe artist.  :-\

Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 09:38:17 AM
Oh, can we talk about Yolanda Adams for a minute???

I pretty much NEVER listen to her show, but this morning when I got in the car, it was on that station, and they were talking about MJ, so I left it on.  Why did she actually allow herself to say, (paraphrased): "well, the family wanted me to sing 'This Too Shall Pass' but Kenny Ortega said that would make the show go to 3 hours, and he was really trying to keep it at 2, so that's the only reason I didn't sing at the funeral.  But the family really wanted me to sing that song."

I was like... ugh.  That sounded so LAME, Yolanda!!!  She just kinda reduced herself from an A-lister to a wannabe artist.  :-\


Yolanda's still alive huh?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: ReddGirl on July 08, 2009, 10:48:47 AM
Do you think Mariah was emotional?
Title: Re: MERGE: Are you watching? (Jackson Memorial)
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 10:50:37 AM
She would've been better off just breaking down, mid-song and walking off saying "I'm sorry; I just can't do this...."  :-\

She really sounded horrible.

But, with that said, I'm gonna come up off her now. I'm starting to feel a little bad for talking about her.  On her worst day, she still sounds better than me, so...


On another note:

Another observation I made: how come nobody is playing the Usher clips?  I watched CNN all night last night, as usual, and saw EVERYBODY's tributes at least 4-6 times each... Usher?  I saw him for about 5 seconds on Larry King.  What's up with that?  His was one of the best, and certainly one of the most touching.  :-\

Oh, and I definitely DON'T THINK Paris's tribute was scripted.  Not at all.  That thought didn't even cross my mind.


Barbara Walters was doing a special when I got home on ABC last night, and they played the usher joint from when he started walking to come down on the floor 'til the end, and then they played clips of it a couple more times.  Some of those highlights had me cryin' all over again.  During Barbara's interview with Stevie, she asked him to sing, "I Just Called to Say..." idk the real title, but Lawd I was bawlin!  It was broken up by her joining in for the chorus, but who could blame her?  I woulda did the same thing, LOL!
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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 10:52:52 AM
Oh, can we talk about Yolanda Adams for a minute???

I pretty much NEVER listen to her show, but this morning when I got in the car, it was on that station, and they were talking about MJ, so I left it on.  Why did she actually allow herself to say, (paraphrased): "well, the family wanted me to sing 'This Too Shall Pass' but Kenny Ortega said that would make the show go to 3 hours, and he was really trying to keep it at 2, so that's the only reason I didn't sing at the funeral.  But the family really wanted me to sing that song."

I was like... ugh.  That sounded so LAME, Yolanda!!!  She just kinda reduced herself from an A-lister to a wannabe artist.  :-\


LOL... "They had wanted me to sing..." she should've just left it alone, and let it come out through someone else, it sounds bad when you talk about what you "almost" did, lol!
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Post by: ddw4e on July 08, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
Oh, can we talk about Yolanda Adams for a minute???

I pretty much NEVER listen to her show, but this morning when I got in the car, it was on that station, and they were talking about MJ, so I left it on.  Why did she actually allow herself to say, (paraphrased): "well, the family wanted me to sing 'This Too Shall Pass' but Kenny Ortega said that would make the show go to 3 hours, and he was really trying to keep it at 2, so that's the only reason I didn't sing at the funeral.  But the family really wanted me to sing that song."

I was like... ugh.  That sounded so LAME, Yolanda!!!  She just kinda reduced herself from an A-lister to a wannabe artist.  :-\


I mean, you don't like her anyway LOL!!  If you do, now you don't :)
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 08, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
LOL... "They had wanted me to sing..." she should've just left it alone, and let it come out through someone else, it sounds bad when you talk about what you "almost" did, lol!

PLUS...somethin seems a lil off...

    They wanted to keep it at 2 hours and her singing would make it 3? 3? really? AND I'm pretty sure that if they REALLY wanted her to sing that song...she could have...

Yolanda... :-\
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 11:23:49 AM
What especially rubbed me the wrong way is the stark difference between her comments and John Mayer's (last night on Larry King Live).  John was just so undeniably humble and meek.  He repeatedly said that he just couldn't figure out why they chose him to perform.  When asked what went through his mind when he got the invitation, he said that he went through about a 48-hour period of just asking "why me?"  He repeatedly talked about how he didn't even know MJ (wasn't trying to front like they were so cool), but they were connected only through music.

His sentiment was just the complete opposite of Yolanda's talking about "well you know, I was *ahem* SUPPOSED to sing, but *ahem* instead they're going to put me on the *ahem* MJ Tribute Concert, which will also be aired on every station in the country... *ahem* probably in the world!!!"  ::) ::)

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Post by: ddw4e on July 08, 2009, 11:30:40 AM
I don't think she wanted to do it in the first place...An opportunity like that, I would surly would've took it.
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Post by: kodacolor on July 08, 2009, 11:32:33 AM
Yolanda and her show gets on my nerves.  (especially when they eat in the mic!  Ugh!)
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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 11:33:40 AM
What especially rubbed me the wrong way is the stark difference between her comments and John Mayer's (last night on Larry King Live).  John was just so undeniably humble and meek.  He repeatedly said that he just couldn't figure out why they chose him to perform.  When asked what went through his mind when he got the invitation, he said that he went through about a 48-hour period of just asking "why me?"  He repeatedly talked about how he didn't even know MJ (wasn't trying to front like they were so cool), but they were connected only through music.

His sentiment was just the complete opposite of Yolanda's talking about "well you know, I was *ahem* SUPPOSED to sing, but *ahem* instead they're going to put me on the *ahem* MJ Tribute Concert, which will also be aired on every station in the country... *ahem* probably in the world!!!"  ::) ::)


Yeah, that's really weak.  I hope somebody pulled her to the side and told her how weak that was.
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 11:34:47 AM
I don't think she wanted to do it in the first place...An opportunity like that, I would surly would've took it.

I don't think the "opportunity" ever materialized.

At best, someone probably mentioned that song in a brainstorming session.  Or maybe Kenny mentioned to her that they would've liked for her to sing, but time simply wouldn't permit it.

I highly doubt anyone actually asked her TO sing...

(Oh and for the sake of total disclosure, she also mentioned that they wanted Shirley Caesar to sing as well, but Yolanda couldn't remember the name of SC's song).  :-\ ::)
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Post by: ddw4e on July 08, 2009, 11:55:45 AM

(Oh and for the sake of total disclosure, she also mentioned that they wanted Shirley Caesar to sing as well, but Yolanda couldn't remember the name of SC's song). &nbsp;:-\ ::)

You kidding me right? (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Post by: kodacolor on July 08, 2009, 12:00:55 PM
Her diva-tude makes me laugh sometimes
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Post by: sistagurl on July 08, 2009, 12:25:16 PM
The guy on the guitar...I didn't know what his name was but he was awsome. He played that lil' raggedy guitar.. :D.

As far as Mariah goes...How often does she not do well...as far as singing goes???
I believe it was a combination of not much practice (if any) and emotion. Yall know she can sang.
I've heard her do that song...I think it was some "unplugged" concert. She was off the cha-zain!LOL

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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 12:31:52 PM
The guy on the guitar...I didn't know what his name was but he was awsome. He played that lil' raggedy guitar.. :D.

As far as Mariah goes...How often does she not do well...as far as singing goes???
I believe it was a combination of not much practice (if any) and emotion. Yall know she can sang.
I've heard her do that song...I think it was some "unplugged" concert. She was off the cha-zain!LOL

The last few times I heard her she was awful.  When I heard she would be performing I knew I had to watch to see if it was a fluke or if she was on the decline.

There she was in all her glory....moving her hand up and down like she was doin sumthin while hittin all those sour notes.  *smh*
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Post by: SirTJ on July 08, 2009, 12:35:40 PM
The guy on the guitar...I didn't know what his name was but he was awsome. He played that lil' raggedy guitar.. :D.

John Mayer. He is indeed awesome. One of my *Ahem* Caucasian *Ahem* friends put me on to him a while ago. Listen to his latest album, it's nice. My favorite is "Waiting On the World to Change".

That's if you can stand a little "Seculah" music. :D

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Post by: kodacolor on July 08, 2009, 12:48:50 PM
John Mayer. He is indeed awesome. One of my *Ahem* Caucasian *Ahem* friends put me on to him a while ago. Listen to his latest album, it's nice. My favorite is "Waiting On the World to Change".

That's if you can stand a little "Seculah" music. :D


Oh yeah.  He also did, "Bad Day".  IMO, I prefer his playing over his singing.  :) 
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 12:52:18 PM
John Mayer.  "Waiting On the World to Change".





I LOVEEEE THAT SONG!
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 12:54:57 PM

I LOVEEEE THAT SONG!

+1
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Post by: SirTJ on July 08, 2009, 12:55:25 PM
Oh yeah.  He also did, "Bad Day".  IMO, I prefer his playing over his singing.  :) 

Yeah, he said on Larry King that's the reason he only played and didn't sing because he didn't feel he could do Michael justice.
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 01:01:00 PM
You kidding me right? ([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif[/url])


Nope. Not kidding.

The guy on the guitar...I didn't know what his name was but he was awsome. He played that lil' raggedy guitar.. :D.

As far as Mariah goes...How often does she not do well...as far as singing goes???
I believe it was a combination of not much practice (if any) and emotion. Yall know she can sang.
I've heard her do that song...I think it was some "unplugged" concert. She was off the cha-zain!LOL




You must be talking about the pre-breakdown Mariah.  She hasn't done well, vocally, since her breakdown, IMO.
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Post by: Brittsings87 on July 08, 2009, 01:03:59 PM
I missed it!  :-\ *shrugs*
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Post by: MMPassion on July 08, 2009, 01:07:01 PM
Dag, I sure, was hoping that the Jackson 5 would've performed....
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 01:08:21 PM
Nope. Not kidding.

Hmmmm, now that's strangely ironic.
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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 01:26:56 PM
Dag, I sure, was hoping that the Jackson 5 would've performed....

Yea?  I was kinda hoping Michael would bust out of his coffin and break into "Thriller".
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 01:30:06 PM
Yea?  I was kinda hoping Michael would bust out of his coffin and break into "Thriller".

First of all, I just spit a little bit of coffee out laughing at that.

Secondly, I think dude was talking about the OTHER Jackson 5... the one with Randy, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Jackie.   :-\

Not buying it?

Ok, well he meant the Jackson 4.  :-[ :'(
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 01:34:31 PM
Dag, I sure, was hoping that the Jackson 5 would've performed....
Yea?  I was kinda hoping Michael would bust out of his coffin and break into "Thriller".
First of all, I just spit a little bit of coffee out laughing at that.

Secondly, I think dude was talking about the OTHER Jackson 5... the one with Randy, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Jackie.   :-\

Not buying it?

Ok, well he meant the Jackson 4.  :-[ :'(



*________________________*
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Post by: kodacolor on July 08, 2009, 01:46:44 PM
Yea?  I was kinda hoping Michael would bust out of his coffin and break into "Thriller".

Lol!  I was actually thinking something along those lines as I was watching the memorial.  :D
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Post by: nessalynn77 on July 08, 2009, 01:56:13 PM
Jackie? As in Clark?  Girl, you is off da chain!  LOL!!!
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 01:57:25 PM
Yea?  I was kinda hoping Michael would bust out of his coffin and break into "Thriller".
Lol!  I was actually thinking something along those lines as I was watching the memorial.  :D

This, class, is what we call a "teachable moment."

Here you see RJ demonstrating mild, yet witty, sarcasm.

Just a few moments later, you see a <insert nicer synonym for "naive"> Koda demonstrating sincerity... yes, class: that chick was dead serious.  :-\ ::) ?/? :-[

 :D :D :D :D
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Post by: ddw4e on July 08, 2009, 01:59:57 PM
Jackie? As in Clark?  Girl, you is off da chain!  LOL!!!
Jackie as in JACKSON!! LOL!! He's the oldest brother. Geez! :D :D
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 02:00:11 PM
If anyone was wondering who the asian chick singing at the end was....Here she is
I thought she had a good voice.


http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed (ftp://http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed)
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 02:01:56 PM
If anyone was wondering who the asian chick singing at the end was....Here she is
I thought she had a good voice.


[url]http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed[/url] ([url]ftp://http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed[/url])


(http://srslyguyz.com/srsly.jpg)
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
([url]http://srslyguyz.com/srsly.jpg[/url])



What? ?/? You didn't like?
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 02:04:21 PM
This, class, is what we call a "teachable moment."

Here you see RJ demonstrating mild, yet witty, sarcasm.

Just a few moments later, you see a <insert nicer synonym for "naive"> Koda demonstrating sincerity... yes, class: that chick was dead serious.  :-\ ::) ?/? :-[

 :D :D :D :D


L.M.B.O!
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 02:04:23 PM

What? ?/? You didn't like?


(http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=11992;type=avatar)
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 02:05:16 PM
Jackie? As in Clark?&nbsp; Girl, you is off da chain!&nbsp; LOL!!!


Nooooooo... Jackie... as in JACKSON! LOL! (Who was an original member of the J5).

(http://www.amny.com/media/photo/2008-04/38179492.jpg)
(http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:9-x51w1UIi2gQM:http://a.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/nm_jackie_080512_mn.jpg)
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Post by: sistagurl on July 08, 2009, 02:05:56 PM
The last few times I heard her she was awful.  When I heard she would be performing I knew I had to watch to see if it was a fluke or if she was on the decline.

There she was in all her glory....moving her hand up and down like she was doin sumthin while hittin all those sour notes.  *smh*

Ok, I'll admit I haven't heard her live on anything in a while... but she's always been one of my favs. I'd hate to think she's losing some of her vocal abilities.

You had to go and throw in about how she was working her hands, huh?? LOL  :D :D


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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 02:06:36 PM
([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=11992;type=avatar[/url])



LOL. Alrighty....



If anyone else was wondering who the asian chick singing at the end was....Here she is
I thought she had a good voice.


[url]http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed[/url] ([url]ftp://http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/judith-hill-heal-the-world-singer-from-jackson-memorial-revealed[/url])
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Post by: SirTJ on July 08, 2009, 02:07:08 PM

([url]http://www.amny.com/media/photo/2008-04/38179492.jpg[/url])


Now, I hate to point out the obvious, but umm....there's six of 'em.
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Post by: sistagurl on July 08, 2009, 02:08:15 PM
John Mayer. He is indeed awesome. One of my *Ahem* Caucasian *Ahem* friends put me on to him a while ago. Listen to his latest album, it's nice. My favorite is "Waiting On the World to Change".

That's if you can stand a little "Seculah" music. :D



I'm gonna have to check him out.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 02:09:25 PM
Now, I hate to point out the obvious, but umm....there's six of 'em.

I thought you said you hated to do that.  :D
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Post by: SirTJ on July 08, 2009, 02:11:07 PM
I thought you said you hated to do that.  :D

Well, I hate spending money too, but sometimes you just gotta do it.  ;D
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 02:16:40 PM
Well, I hate spending money too, but sometimes you just gotta do it.  ;D

The debil IS a liar. If it weren't for iTunes, you'd have enough to pay for a semester @ college.  :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 02:29:46 PM
Now, I hate to point out the obvious, but umm....there's six of 'em.

That's because at one point, each of the 6 had been a part of the J5.  Jermaine was eventually replaced by Randy.  And I think Jackie was the first to leave to do a solo album (if I'm not mistaken).

Think of it as a photo of New Edition that shows Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ronnie Devoe,  Ricky Bell, Mike Bivens, and Johnny Gill.  Oh nevermind, that's before your time, innit?  LOL

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Post by: SirTJ on July 08, 2009, 02:39:17 PM

Think of it as a photo of New Edition that shows Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ronnie Devoe,  Ricky Bell, Mike Bivens, and Johnny Gill.  Oh nevermind, that's before your time, innit?  LOL


Yes indeed...although I do enjoy me some good Bobby Brown from time to time.

"Every little step I take (Aw baby)....Yooou Willll Beeee Theeeere!! Every little step I make...we'll beeee tooogether!!"

That's my JOINT, yo!  :D
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 08, 2009, 02:42:26 PM

Think of it as a photo of New Edition that shows Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ronnie Devoe,  Ricky Bell, Mike Bivens, and Johnny Gill.  Oh nevermind, that's before your time, innit?  LOL



Made me think of BET...that was a doggone shame :-\

Mike and Johnny still cute though...but Johnny didn't need to make that face when he was singin with Ty and Trey....did not need to make that face at all... :-\

Ricky...the high notes...just....just....no...
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Post by: MissMusic04 on July 08, 2009, 02:43:58 PM


Mike and Johnny still cute though...but Johnny didn't need to make that face when he was singin with Ty and Trey....did not need to make that face at all... :-\



LOL! I saw that!
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Post by: Tiptip357 on July 08, 2009, 02:48:52 PM

LOL! I saw that!

My dad was like, "Dang, bruh, did it take all that to get it out?"

I mean he made a face in the N-E-Heartbreak* video but it wasn't that extreme...

*If ya wanna know what part I'm referring...check the part before the vamp where he says "better bewaaaaaare..." :D
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 02:57:01 PM
Yes indeed...although I do enjoy me some good Bobby Brown from time to time.

"Every little step I take (Aw baby)....Yooou Willll Beeee Theeeere!! Every little step I make...we'll beeee tooogether!!"

That's my JOINT, yo!  :D

I preferred, 'My Prerogative' but I do LOVE, 'Every little step'.  ;) :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 03:08:44 PM
Yes indeed...although I do enjoy me some good Bobby Brown from time to time.

"Every little step I take (Aw baby)....Yooou Willll Beeee Theeeere!! Every little step I make...we'll beeee tooogether!!"

That's my JOINT, yo!  :D
I preferred, 'My Prerogative' but I do LOVE, 'Every little step'.  ;) :D

I liked both of those... but my joint was "Roni."

Ahhhhhhh, the memories.  **drifts off into 1988**

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Post by: Incognegro on July 08, 2009, 03:11:36 PM
I liked both of those... but my joint was "Roni."

Ahhhhhhh, the memories.  **drifts off into 1988**



When you were 6yrs old?
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Post by: lordluvr on July 08, 2009, 03:26:13 PM

That's my JOINT, yo!  :D
Did Marty McFly shuttle you in from the 80's or something?
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 08, 2009, 03:31:49 PM
When you were 6yrs old?

Youuuuuuu got it!  ;D
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Post by: T-Block on July 08, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
I did catch some of the MJ memorial re-run on VH1 last night, and I must say that thang was sumthin serious. They almost had me crying a few times:

Brooke Shield's comments
Usher's singing and crying at the end of it
Al's speech
The Benediction ("...the King of Pop must now bow his knee to the King of Kings!")

Those are the moments that stood out the most to me. I didn't see the whole thing cuz I was kinda sleepy and dozing in and out. But, when I was conscious, I saw some great stuff. One of the best memorial service's I've ever seen.
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Post by: sjonathan02 on July 08, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Did Marty McFly shuttle you in from the 80's or something?


PPPPWWWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :D :D :D :D
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Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 08, 2009, 04:21:33 PM
I'm surprised that with all of the "where are they now" coverage they gave to people in his life that they never acknowledged that Wylie Draper who played the adult Michael Jackson in the movie The Jacksons:  An American Dream died about a year after that movie came out from leukemia at the age of 24.  As much as they have been showing that movie over the last two weeks, it's amazing the media wasn't looking into those involved in that movie for a reaction.
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Post by: Casioman on July 11, 2009, 08:25:21 AM
For me, the stand out performance at the Michael Jackson memorial service was Stevie Wonders emotional tribute, it was respectful & touching.

Be blessed
Casioman   


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aejQHbet5YY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aejQHbet5YY)
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Post by: betnich on July 11, 2009, 05:11:31 PM
Didn't get to see MJ's Memorial live, but recorded and watched it a couple of times...IMO very classy and put-together for a such a last-minute production. I saw a brief shot of dad Joe Jackson in the front row, saying NOTHING. Did someone muzzle him?

Her diva-tude makes me laugh sometimes


"divatude" and "eatation"?  Wow, two new words in one day...

:D
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Post by: THE WOLFMAN on July 11, 2009, 11:44:31 PM
When you were 6yrs old?

*throws his hands up in the air like a Spike Lee joint*


AHHHH, MAN!!! you just messed up my plan..I was gonna set her up.....
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 12, 2009, 08:06:30 AM
Wolfie:  :-p or :p (whichever one it is). LOL

And btw folks, I'm pleased to announce, I picked up Thriller, Bad, and MJ's Number One Hits yesterday at Walmart for $9 each. :-D

I am, like, soooooo totally stoked!!!
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Post by: Fenix on July 12, 2009, 10:11:02 AM
Do a video of you doing the moonwalk and post it on Youtube. ;D
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Post by: SirTJ on April 20, 2011, 11:52:53 AM
I just sat here and read through this thread again. It was so funny to me.  :D
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Post by: LaylaMonroe on April 20, 2011, 01:33:17 PM
*now listening to old Bobby Brown songs*

SMH